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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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